This was sent to the wrong address, rather than mgs@autox.team.net mjb. -- Hi MG nuts, I have the MOTHER of all MG problems in trying to reinstall my front springs. First of all, the engine is out of
Victoria British lists a coil spring compressor tool for problems just like you have described. It's on page 128 and lists for $29.95. If you have a tool rental place nearby, they usually rent these
i think you should try the old bolt method. the idea is to get a couple of bolts about 6 inches long that will fit in the bolt holes for the spring pan. fit the spring up then the pan, then put the t
Honest, there are worse things waiting to be discovered... Either chain the base of the jack to the frame, or re-install the engine, or get a few fat friends to sit on the front end (legs inside the
Ah, the old engine-is-out-of-the-car-and-the-front-end-is-too-light problem. Are you in a garage? Does it have a ceiling? Do you have a nice long 2 x 4 handy? That's how I did it.... A. B. Bonds